Nothing hits the spot quite like a perfectly crafted sandwich, whether you’re craving a stacked Italian sub, a warm bagel loaded with fixings, or a classic piled high with deli meats. Naples is packed with local shops where the bread is fresh, the flavors are bold, and lunch never gets boring.
Let’s get to it.
Yacht Club Subs
At Yacht Club Subs, meats are sliced right in front of you, giving the place a fresh, made-to-order vibe many chains just can’t match. The menu leans on creative combinations, like the Commodore piled high with top round beef, Swiss, bacon, mushrooms, and a tangy bacon aioli made in house. If you’d rather stick with comfort, the Pilgrim layers turkey breast with cranberry mayo, stuffing, and coleslaw on a fresh artisan roll.
Sandwich sizes range from a three-inch Minnow up to a full sixteen-inch Torpedo. You can have your sub on a classic roll, a buttery croissant, or chewy ciabatta. They even offer gluten-free wraps and crisp vegetarian salads, perfect if you’re watching carbs or have special requests.
Family owned since 2021 by Frank and Lizzie Paladino, Yacht Club Subs has two Naples locations. The original 325-square-foot spot fills up fast, but the newer site offers more seats and prep space. Most guests grab takeout, and you can taste the care they put into each sandwich, no corners cut and big flavors in every bite.
Slicers Hoagies
Tucked into a strip mall on Livingston Road, Slicers Hoagies feels more like a neighborhood institution than a typical lunch counter. Every order comes with a bit of theater. The staff sends thinly shaved roast beef or spicy capicola on a quick flight from slicer to fresh-baked roll. Sandwiches get generous fill, like the Bear with turkey, ham, roast beef, and all the fixings, or the Godsmac piled high with salami, pepperoni, and house-crushed chips.
Their classic sub roll is pillowy even before toasting, and prices range from $6 to $14 depending on your appetite. They’ll swap bread for a lettuce wrap in a snap, and plant-based requests don’t slow them down.
The small dining area hums at lunch with classic rock playing behind the counter and locals nodding along. Many prefer takeout, but you’ll also see neighborhood groups gathered over a platter. Slicers Hoagies has been serving Naples for seven years, striking a rare balance between artisan hoagies and zero pretension. They also deliver platters for office lunches and Little League fundraisers.
Brooklyn Dough
Brooklyn Dough on 3rd Avenue North nails New York bagel tradition with every hand-rolled, kettle-boiled batch. They boil and bake daily until each bagel hits that perfect crust and chew.
Morning customers flock to the bacon, egg, and cheese on a fresh everything bagel, though the French-toast bagel tends to turn heads especially when it arrives as a Monte Cristo sandwich. Lunch brings its own lineup, lox on a toasted roll or a Philly cheesesteak stuffed with shaved ribeye. Sandwich portions are generous and prices range from $7 to $15. The housemade chicken salad, tuna, or whitefish salad make excellent midday picks.
Vegetarians aren’t left out. Try avocado toast drizzled with hot honey or a hummus and veggie combo on the bagel of your choice.
This mom-and-pop shop has limited seating but plenty of takeout fans. The staff’s steady rhythm of bagels and sides feels comfortingly old-fashioned. They’re modern enough for online orders and catering, too. Closed Mondays, they open early the rest of the week, keeping Naples well supplied with genuine bagel comfort.
Frankie’s Authentic Italian Deli
Stepping into Frankie’s Authentic Italian Deli, you immediately see what keeps locals returning for more. The counter is stacked with New Jersey style rolls baked in house, and the display cases show off hot and cold classics side by side. Naples regulars know to order the meatball parmesan sub, arriving bubbly under marinara, or the chicken parm sandwich, with generous slices, melted cheese, and real Italian flavor.
The Frankie’s Italian sub layers provolone, salami, capicola, and mortadella on fresh bread you can even buy by the loaf to take home. Hot offerings include Philly cheesesteaks, steak pizzaiola, and homemade Italian beef sandwiches, plus sausage and roasted pork.
Vegetarian options don’t disappoint either. There’s eggplant parmesan and a caprese sandwich loaded with roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Portions are hearty, especially the 8-inch subs, and prices run $12 to $14 for specialty subs, with pizzas starting just above $19. The casual strip mall storefront has indoor seating and plenty of parking.
You’ll also find catering trays, DoorDash delivery, and shelves stocked with Italian bakery goods and pantry provisions for when you want to bring a taste of Frankie’s home.
Pepper’s Deli & Butcher
If you wander down Radio Road in Naples, Pepper’s Deli & Butcher stands out for its old-world German deli fare. Chef and master butcher Herman takes pride in every bratwurst, Reuben sandwich, and chunk of imported Swiss. You’ll find sandwiches stacked on soft sub rolls or on a dense, homemade pretzel bun that holds up to juicy leberkäse and a generous swipe of Bavarian mustard.
The Reuben is a standout, piled high with housemade sauerkraut and real Swiss cheese. Lunch plates don’t skimp, either, crispy schnitzels, bratwurst with tangy sauerkraut, and other German classics fill the menu.
Grocery cases offer jagdwurst, bierwurst, premium cheeses, and jars of pickles with labels you might need help pronouncing. Vegetarians can enjoy cheese pierogies or fresh side salads, while gluten-free bites also appear among the offerings.
The casual setting has just a handful of tables surrounded by deli cases and lively German décor. Weekdays only, Pepper’s is family owned and priced mostly between $8 and $15. If you miss European markets, this is where you’ll feel right at home.
Winfield Street Coffee – Naples South
Morning at Winfield Street Coffee, Naples South, kicks off with a menu built around fresh espresso drinks and breakfast sandwiches that go beyond the drive-thru standards. The coffee selection balances timeless classics with playful originals. Fans rave about the Peanut Butter Mocha and the Iced Flash Brew, and you can swap in almond or oat milk without a second thought.
Breakfast sandwiches come on New York style rolls with fillings like bacon, ham, and avocado. There’s a build-your-own option if you’d rather skip the sausage. Veggie fans will appreciate the Avocado Egg & Cheese sandwich as well.
When noon rolls around, the midday menu brings on the Hungry Man combo, plus a BLT, a Cuban, and a Turkey Club. All pastries are baked in-house. Croissants, weekly specialty loaves, muffins, and scones show they know their way around an oven. Sandwiches run about $13 to $20, and coffee clocks in at a few dollars less. The shop’s strip-mall setting leans casual with communal tables, bar seating, and a mellow mix of indie and ambient tunes. It feels more like a local hangout than a tourist destination, with enough polish to satisfy anyone who cares about their croissant.
Jimmy P’s Butcher Shop & Deli
By midday, a line often snakes out the door at Jimmy P’s Butcher Shop & Deli on Tamiami Trail. This third-generation family operation treats meat like an art form. Their cases show off house-smoked Berkshire pork and A5 Australian Wagyu alongside sandwiches that qualify as full meals.
You might see someone lugging out a Blackened Chicken sandwich with avocado, Pepper Jack, and bacon on brioche. The Whiskey Tango French Dip features shaved Wagyu, real au jus, and melted Swiss on a hoagie roll. Every cut you pick is hand-sliced in the shop. That goes for pastrami on rye and burgers made from freshly ground Wagyu.
The Cuban stacks Berkshire pork ribeye with house-cured ham, and the Classic Cheesesteak wins over regulars with its blend of cheese and caramelized veggies. At $15 to $16 a sandwich, you’re paying for the heft and premium ingredients. Most customers opt to-go since seating is tight and the lunch rush is real. Curbside pickup and full catering help keep things moving smoothly all week long.
